Rolandic Anatomy
Acetabulum
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The large cup-shaped socket formed by the ilium, ischium, and pubis that articulates with the femoral head. It is central to weight-bearing, and its malformation (hip dysplasia) or fracture (acetabular fracture) requires complex reconstructive surgery.
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